Category Archives: Fly Fishing On the Beach

Southwest Rhode Island Report

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

Southwest Rhode Island Report Got to Southwest Rhode Island for a tour two days back. Checked out Quonochontaug first. Nothing doing in the inlet. Saw a few small schoolies working back in the pond. Couldn’t get to them, however. So … Continue reading →

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Snook Shangri-La?

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

There is a spot near me that I jokingly refer to as snook Shangri-La. I have fun memories of this place. It is a small island, with a pile of dead wood sitting off one end. Nice structure. Sweetening the … Continue reading →

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Stump Pass Park

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

Fly fishing from a boat is great fun.  And I like fly fishing from a kayak too. Still the most exciting saltwater fly fishing, in my opinion, happens right from the beach. Not sure I can fully explain why that … Continue reading →

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Beaches connect us to the Universe

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

Creeks and ponds are sanctuaries for anglers. Here in a safe way, we connect to an elemental world. Oceans are different. Dwarfed by their endless horizons, and the eternity of the tides, we sense our own mortality. Yes, oceans are … Continue reading →

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Charlestown, Rhode Island – A great place.

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Ed Mitchell

Spent the winter in Charlestown, Rhode Island. Super little spot. Felt at peace here. Its the kind of place where you could step out of your car and decide to spent 10 years. Loved it. Enjoyed the fishing; the long sandy strands; the … Continue reading →

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